Tag Archives: Discplining Your Children

Why did I choose plumbing for discipline. “It stinks. But if you don’t do it, the whole house will smell. The times when your children don’t get it, teach through discipline. Discipline means literally “to teach” – some of us had more teaching moments in our childhood than others. In the Hebrew, discipline was a 3 part process – correction, discipline, and instruction. Do we discipline your children without correction? Is there correction, with no discipline? And do you instruct your kids HOW & why to change their behavior after discipline?

Lifeguard Parents: Often rescue a child from consequences. Kids need you to be a parent 1st! According to a recent survey of Parents: 57% said they were more fearful of disobeying their parents than their kids are of them, and 42% admit they are less strict. Asked Parents to list their best friends – 46% mentioned their kids. “… A man reaps what he sows.” Galatians 6:7b

ETCH-A-SKETCH Parents: often inconsistent. What decisions are you leaving up to your kids? Do you they choose their punishment? Whether to attend church or maybe where to attend church? I think we all can do better at leading. I realize our goal is to transfer the dependence on you as a parent (in the early years) to depending on God & His Word…but our leadership of our children still needs to be a priority.The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother…Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. Proverbs 29:15, 17

SPLIT-DECISION Parents: often un-unified. Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so? Amos 3:3

Which one do you struggle with being? Write it down, begin the change, & discuss it with your spouse.

Parental Expectations – The Disciplined Parent

We expect 1st time and cheerful obedience. (Not an easy combination) Discipline for attitude and actions. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord – Col. 3:20. Do everything without complaining or arguing – Philippians 2:14.

We agree to never discipline in anger. In your anger do not sin – Ephesians 4:26

We will discipline promptly with instruction and reconciliation. Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. – Ephesians 6:4

Which expectation do you struggle? Circle one, begin the change, & discuss it with your spouse.

In the end, follow God’s pattern of discipline, found in Hebrews 12:5-6. That is how God shows His love for us, in his discipline. You show your love for you children through your discipline. Prov. 13:24 says“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him”. Those that withhold discipline from their children are not being loving. In actuality, they are not showing love at all. Follow God’s example of disciplining His children.